The Sika was introduced to the UK from the Far East, to add to the populations of deer parks around the country. Escapees have established in the wild

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The Sika was introduced to the UK from the Far East, to add to the populations of deer parks around the country. Escapees have established feral population in woodland areas

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Location: Studley Royal Deer Park, Ripon, N Yorkshire
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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